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Prague

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is the fourteenth-largest city in the European Union. It is also the historical capital of Bohemia proper. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava River, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its larger urban zone is estimated to have a population of nearly 2 million. The city has a temperate oceanic climate, with warm summers and chilly winters.

Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20th-century Europe. Main attractions include the Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, and Petřín hill. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Transportation

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) offers direct flights to/from 110 destinations in 42 countries including most of the European capital cities and numerous destinations in Asia. Direct flight from/to New York is available, other American locations are available trough Frankfurt, Amsterdam or other bigger European airports.

Airport

Price for return tickets

Duration

RDU

1000€

20h

BOS

1000€

11h

JFK

900€

10 h

PRG

0€

0h

CDG

150€

1.5h

CGN

100€

1h

CCS (via CUR/AMS)

2600€

17h

BOM

650€

17h

DEL

600€

17h

Note that the prices and durations are not very informative. Today prices for summer are not real to get (flights are not yet scheduled) and today prices for 1-2 months ahead do not reflect summer prices, but rather Christmas prices.

The Prague's Public Transport bus goes directly form the airport to the venue, 23 minutes, 32 CZK ~ 1.28 €

Mobile internets

Mobil.cz provides "free" 200 MB internet FUP when buying the SIM card for 200 CZK. You can still use your 200 CZK for calls and texts.

Bleskmobil.cz and/or Tescomobile.cz provides 24 hours 50 MB FUP for 20 CZK, you have to buy 150 CZK prepaid. You can spend your prepaid money also for calls and texts.

Signal coverage in Prague is great.

Food

The usual university cafeterias are closed during the summer, so we cannot use them. They are not very good anyway.

There are lots of places to go eat in 15 to 30 minutes walk distance, but there is no way we can provide some money-card thing like on Flock 2013.

Social Event

The Pub

The Pub is a very good beer restaurant located near the venue - it's only 15 minutes walk. They offer 130 places to sit and some more on the bar. Each table contains a tap, so everyone can pour their own beer. Statistics are available for each table, and tables can compete not only with each other, but also with those from other "The Pub" restaurants all around the Czech Republic and even some other countries including Germany. They have Pilsner Urquell beer, and offer dinner at fair prices. They are open until midnight during the week, on Friday and Saturday till 02:00, but they might be willing to stay open longer provided we fill the entire pub.

U Fleků

U Fleků is a world-known brewery and restaurant in the city center. They have more than a thousand places to sit and also a beer garden. Great food, their own beer. Closes at 23:00.

Klub Lávka

Klub Lávka provides up to 250 places to sit and 400 to stay. They have a garden with great view over the river and can provide food (buffet) in the garden. This place looks great, but the prices are much higher.

Pros & Cons

Pros

almost free beer

everything (food, accommodation, transport...) should be cheaper than in western countries